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Nevada Bob's Golf

Join the leader in the retail golf industry! With a brand name spanning more than 25 years, NEVADA BOB'S has experience, innovation and an established track record as one of the world's largest golf specialty retailers. Entering a market with an instantly recognizable, established brand name provides you with a substantial advantage over the competition. We are positioned for growth! You can't afford to miss this opportunity!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1974

Franchising Since:

1974

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	77	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	77	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	51	66.2%	In 15 States
Canada:	26	33.8%	In 3 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
	______	_____
Total:	77	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. British Columbia	12
2. California	12
3. Tennessee	6

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$100K
Total Investment:	$300-722K
Average Total Investment:	$511K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$50K
Average Franchise Fee:	$50K
On-Going Royalty:	2%
Average Royalty:	2%
Advertising Fee:

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

~5,000

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	10
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Calgary, AB	Min 5 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: